THE WALL OF FACES

I am among those who are privileged to have known 'Yatesy'. The citations for his Siver Star and Navy Cross, while awe-inspiring, do not do justice to the true measure of this man, this Marine. He was an inspiration to the rest of us Radio Operators in Alpha Company, 1st Amtracs Battalion. Semper Fi

John is buried at Lakeport Cemetery, Laporte,Hubbard County,MN. SS PH NC

2LT John C. Yates, USMC

Photo from: http://www.amtrac.org/at2bn/mem/memorial.html

SEMPER FIDELIS, SIR!

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you John Charles Yates, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Sir, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Lietenant John Charles Yates, for a job exceptionally well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

Dear John Yates,

Hello, My name is Crystal Yates and I would just like to tell you that I am proud of you and all those who died for the present and the future generation and may you rest in peace.

Thank You,
Crystal L. Yates